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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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